Football

Soccer-Barcelona demolish Valencia 6-0 in front of small crowd

BARCELONA (Reuters) - Barcelona made light of playing in front of just 6,000 fans to thrash Valencia 6-0 in their first home game of the season, with three players netting twice in a goal-scoring carnival.

Football

Soccer-Modric nets decisive strike as Milan edge Bologna in tense encounter

MILAN, Italy (Reuters) -Luka Modric scored his first goal for AC Milan to secure a 1-0 home win over Bologna on Sunday, a hard-fought Serie A result tempered by an injury to goalkeeper Mike Maignan and a red card for coach Massimiliano Allegri.

Basketball

Basketball-Germany crowned EuroBasket champions after thrilling win over Turkey

RIGA (Reuters) - Germany pulled off a stunning 88-83 victory over Turkey on Sunday to win the EuroBasket title for the first time since 1993, with point guard Dennis Schroeder draining a late jump shot and then adding a pair of high-pressure free throws in a thrilling climax.

Football

Soccer-Man United boss Amorim defiant after 3-0 derby thrashing by City

MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) -Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim was defiant in the face of growing criticism after his side were dismantled 3-0 by crosstown rivals Manchester City in Sunday's Premier League derby at the Etihad Stadium.

Football

Soccer-Isak still not ready, says Liverpool boss Slot, but may face Atletico

BURNLEY (Reuters) -Liverpool fans were denied the chance to watch British record signing Alexander Isak in action as he was left out of the match-day squad for Sunday's 1-0 victory at Burnley, but manager Arne Slot said they will not have to wait long.

Rugby

Rugby-France critical of their performance but proud of fighting spirit

EXETER, England (Reuters -France needed to dig deep to hold off Ireland to avoid a shock exit at the Women's Rugby World Cup on Sunday with their resilience earning them praise but their performance coming in for self-criticism.

Cricket

Cricket-India thump Pakistan in grudge Asia Cup clash

DUBAI (Reuters) -Defending champions India thumped Pakistan by seven wickets in a politically-charged Group A match of the Asia Cup in Dubai on Sunday.

Football

Soccer-Barcola leads PSG past Lens to preserve unbeaten start

PARIS (Reuters) -Paris St Germain delivered a controlled 2-0 victory over RC Lens at home in Ligue 1 on Sunday, with Bradley Barcola scoring both goals.

Football

Soccer-Man City and Haaland clobber United 3-0 in Manchester derby

MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) - Manchester City's goal-scoring machine Erling Haaland struck twice in a 3-0 Premier League thrashing of Manchester United on Sunday, giving Pep Guardiola's side bragging rights in the latest edition of the derby.

Rugby

Rugby-Rampant England beat Scotland to reach World Cup semis and break wins record

BRISTOL, England (Reuters) - England battered neighbours Scotland to keep their Women's World Cup juggernaut rolling on, running in six tries in a lopsided 40-8 victory on Sunday to reach the semi-finals and set a new world record for consecutive test wins.

Athletics

Athletics-Fraser-Pryce caps phenomenal career with final 100m sprint

TOKYO (Reuters) -Jamaican track icon Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce ran her final 100 metres at the age of 38 on Sunday, bringing down the curtain on a career that was studded with success but also shattered preconceived notions about age and motherhood in sport.

Cricket

Cricket-Rain has final say as England and South Africa share T20 series

NOTTINGHAM, England (Reuters) -The third and final Twenty20 International between England and South Africa was abandoned without a ball being bowled at Trent Bridge on Sunday as rain had the final say in the series that finishes 1-1.

Football

Soccer-Last-gasp Salah penalty earns below-par Liverpool victory at Burnley

BURNLEY, England (Reuters) - Mohamed Salah's stoppage-time penalty ensured Liverpool maintained their winning start to the Premier League season with a 1-0 victory at promoted side Burnley on Sunday.

Football

Kelantan squeeze past KL into FA Cup quarters, smoother sailing for Kuching

PETALING JAYA: Kelantan's Real Warriors may have lost the battle, but they won the war.

Athletics

Athletics-Davis-Woodhall adds world long jump title to Olympic crown

TOKYO (Reuters) -American Tara Davis-Woodhall leaped 7.13 metres for a dominant victory in the long jump final at the world championships on Sunday, adding the world title to the Olympic crown she won last year.

Rugby

Rugby-France come back from 13-point deficit to secure semi-final berth

EXETER, England (Reuters) -France survived a scare to advance to a ninth Women's Rugby World Cup semi-final, coming from behind to edge Ireland 18-13 in a tense quarter-final at Sandy Park on Sunday.

Athletics

Athletics-Seville delivers in style for world 100 metres gold

TOKYO (Reuters) - Oblique Seville scorched to the world 100 metres gold in a personal best 9.77 seconds on Sunday, leading a Jamaican 1-2 ahead of Olympic silver medallist Kishane Thompson, second again in 9.82.

Football

Soccer-Manchester United hammer London City, Chelsea's Kerr scores in WSL return

LONDON (Reuters) -Manchester United striker Melvine Malard scored twice in her side's 5-1 thrashing of London City Lionesses and Sam Kerr netted on her return for Chelsea after a long injury lay-off as they beat Aston Villa 3-1 in the Women's Super League on Sunday. 

Athletics

Athletics-American Jefferson-Wooden wins women's 100 metres world title

TOKYO (Reuters) - American Melissa Jefferson-Wooden capped a dominant season in some style on Sunday by winning the women's 100 metres world title in 10.61 seconds, the fastest time ever run at a world championships.

Athletics

Athletics-Frenchman Gressier takes shock 10,000m gold in Tokyo

TOKYO (Reuters) -Frenchman Jimmy Gressier sprinted down the final straight to win a shock gold medal in the men's 10,000 metres at the world championships in Tokyo on Sunday.